XL Engines
#21
Posted 24 July 2012 - 04:07 PM
A medium mech can sacrifice some armor or weapons for an XL, if they are designated hunter-killer mechs. They use speed to catch recon units unawares, and to get in behind the weaker rear armor of larger mechs.
A light mech can use an XL in a true recon capacity, for more speed, but usually (because of an XL's size) only does so by sacrificing some armor or weapons.
As for heavies and assault-class mechs: Again, in a support/sniper role, XL can be good... If you want to get deep in the sh*t though, critical damage can be done to an XL much easier than a Standard, and the speed increase from switching is neglegible.
#22
Posted 24 July 2012 - 04:42 PM
I don't know if it's possible yet in the mech lab.
#23
Posted 24 July 2012 - 04:51 PM
#24
Posted 28 July 2012 - 07:29 PM
Edited by Enervation, 28 July 2012 - 07:30 PM.
#25
Posted 30 July 2012 - 09:12 AM
#26
Posted 30 July 2012 - 09:20 AM
You bought that XL engine to increase your mobility, so you have to keep mobile or die.
#27
Posted 30 July 2012 - 09:36 AM
#28
Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:56 PM
#29
Posted 31 July 2012 - 06:05 AM
#30
Posted 31 July 2012 - 06:21 AM
chaz706, on 31 July 2012 - 06:05 AM, said:
I can see why but 5 large lasers alpha strike instead of 4 with the heat sinks to deal with it makes a difference.
I've always prefered to play laser boats in BT and MW not so much in MW:DA though.
but the con that is constantly pointed out XL engines get your left or right torso taken out and your toast - makes you have to think about heat and ammo explosions as well and CASE just won't have an effect.
Edited by Onii Guyver, 31 July 2012 - 06:33 AM.
#31
Posted 23 October 2012 - 02:57 AM
I don´t how far the correct reactor-crit function works, but in the tabletop it was 3 hits. a blown left/right torso will blow up an IS version of XL-engines, but Clan version will not.
#32
Posted 23 October 2012 - 12:13 PM
There's a reason why most mechs use an XL engine. The only reason not to use an XL engine is that you A) don't have one or the mech was supposed to be cheap to produce.
Standard engine = more durable.
XL engine = more space (which can mean more durable, better speed, better weapons)
That's pretty much why everyone will be using an XL engine if given the chance... unless are going to try and just soak firepower for the people with XL engines....
#33
Posted 23 October 2012 - 12:25 PM
XL engines are highly chassis-dependent.
They're great in Cats, Dragons, or any light 'mech. In any of those 'mechs, the RT/LT just isn't terribly likely to get killed much or at all before the CT.
They're terrible in Centurions or most Assault 'mechs because the side torsos frequently go down early.
#34
Posted 23 October 2012 - 12:28 PM
Khanahar, on 23 October 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:
XL engines are highly chassis-dependent.
They're great in Cats, Dragons, or any light 'mech. In any of those 'mechs, the RT/LT just isn't terribly likely to get killed much or at all before the CT.
They're terrible in Centurions or most Assault 'mechs because the side torsos frequently go down early.
Eh as an ex Multiplayer Battletech Player I can just say your statement is false (if the player has an idea how to shield).
However its true if you put ammo in a side torso spot.
#35
Posted 23 October 2012 - 12:35 PM
I don't think dying so easy with is worth a few extra tons.
#36
Posted 23 October 2012 - 12:36 PM
EyeOne, on 23 October 2012 - 12:35 PM, said:
I don't think dying so easy with is worth a few extra tons.
Gotta learn how to shield (I see some people doing it already) I've only died one extra time because of an XL engine... and I was dead anyway.
Also its a needed choice on anything that has a bigger engine.
Edited by GioAvanti, 23 October 2012 - 12:41 PM.
#37
Posted 26 October 2012 - 05:29 AM
GioAvanti, on 23 October 2012 - 12:28 PM, said:
Eh as an ex Multiplayer Battletech Player I can just say your statement is false (if the player has an idea how to shield).
However its true if you put ammo in a side torso spot.
Might have been different in MPBT, but in MWO, shielding doesn't eliminate the need for standard engines in some 'mechs.
I play mostly Centurions, so shielding is my bread and butter. But it's not an unlimited tactic. Eventually, your LA get blown off and either you're shielding with your side torsos. What makes the CN9 great in general is its 2 CT energy slots, allowing you to keep doing damage even if both arms and side torsos (hopefully in the order LA, LT, RA, RT) have already been blown off.
#38
Posted 26 October 2012 - 06:53 AM
#39
Posted 26 October 2012 - 09:57 AM
#40
Posted 26 October 2012 - 10:14 AM
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